Choral

Obedience, discipleship and commitment are the themes of this lesser-known spiritual.  The mood of the anthem - austere, languid and plaintive - is perfect for the Lenten season and the reference to Jesus' return to heaven certainly makes it...

Mark Hayes best-selling anthem in the Beckenhorst catalog set for SATB (BP1402), SSAA (BP1598) and TTBB BP1599). An orchestration for all three voicings is also available (BP1402A).  Companion products (digital downloads): Grace - accompaniment...

Familiar words and a new refrain in a fresh, free setting. This powerful piece will quickly become a favorite. The final words of the refrain: “The Son of God, the righteous One is crucified for me” make the piece a perfect choice for Good...

Celtic in nature, this SATB anthem can be used throughout the year.  Lyrics by Eileen Berry.  Flute part in the octavo.

Listen to the oil flowing through both the melody and the harmony of this poetic telling of the story of the woman and the alabaster jar. This piece, scored for SATB Choir, Piano and Cello (part included in the octavo), is an opportunity to remember and...

Now available for Tenor/Bass choirs, Charles Wesley’s text, set to CHODAN, is a tender, yet emphatic statement of faith and commitment. Scored for TTBB chorus with piano and optional violin (part included in the choral score) this anthem is suitable for...

Deborah Govenor's beautiful a cappella setting of Isaac Watts' immortal words depicting the pain and suffering of the crucified Savior.  The newly composed melody, the use of flute obbligato and impeccable vocal lines make this a great...

A lovely combination of two favorite meditational hymns, Draw Me Nearer and Near to the Heart of God. Rich harmonies with a gently moving accompaniment combine to propel this setting for SATB choir and keyboard straight to the heart, making it perfect...

SATB - This anthem, originally composed for men’s chorus (BP1170), was one of John Ness Beck’s personal favorites among his own compositions.  The lyrics are based on an exquisite poem of John Donne’s concerning sin and...

This setting of a Fanny Crosby favorite to an Irish folk tune arranged by John Hudson is beautiful in its simplicity. The SATB choral parts are suitable for the average church choir and they are enriched by the sensitive piano accompaniment beautifully...

Howard Helvey has already established his reputation for effectively arranging spirituals for choir in his settings of "My Lord, What a Mornin'", "Go Tell It on the Mountain" and "Deep River."  Suitable for the Lenten season, his latest addition to...

Surely the fifth and eighth chapters of the Romans epistle were in Charles Wesley's mind when he penned the words to this great hymn of the church.  Craig Courtney has taken those verses and set them in a dynamic opening of driving rhythms and mixed...

Poignant words by William J. Sparrow-Simpson set to the American hymn tune, CHARLESTOWN, and smooth part writing, fresh harmonies and flowing accompaniments combine to form an appealing Lenten octavo.  Available for SSA voicing in the SSA-Howard...

The original American Folk melody takes on new significance in this stunning, deeply moving arrangement. The aching beauty in the persistent power of the promise in the text resolves in settled conviction in the final statement. It will leave the...

Mark Hayes best-selling anthem in the Beckenhorst catalog set for SATB (BP1402), SSAA (BP1598) and TTBB BP1599).  An orchestration for all three voicings is also available (BP1402A). Companion products (digital downloads): Grace - accompaniment...

A tender prayer-song suitable for any time of confession and supplication, but especially appropriate for the Lenten season. A quiet intensity invites us to share the intimacy of the moment. Scored for SATB choir and piano. Well within the grasp of the...

SATB - Suitable for Lent or Good Friday.

Fitting for Good Shepherd Sunday or Lent, John Carter has created a delightful SAB anthem referencing Psalm 23 and uses the hymn-tune RESIGNATION, 

This lovely setting joins a long line of Mr. Helvey’s distinguished settings of spirituals.  Following a brief a cappella rendition of the tune, we find simple, sustained vocal lines supported by a flowing keyboard accompaniment.  A...

SSAA - A new setting of the John Grape hymn.  Elvina Hall's text of the cross makes this a wonderful choice for Lent, although can be sung throughout the year because of the centrality of its doctrine.  Also available for SATB or TTBB...

The poignant text of Isaish 53 is set by John Carer to a beautiful melody line to create an SATB anthem perfect for the Lenten season.

Simple and sensitively arranged by Howard Helvey.  The flute part is included in the octavo.

This Lenten anthem takes a classic Baroque form and combines it with text by Fanny Crosby. Perfect for educating your group on historic musical forms and stylistic choices. Companion products (digital downloads): Passacaglia of Praise - B-flat or C...

NEW: A Virtual Choir Kit is now available for this piece, with Dr. Andre Thomas conducting. A strong, resolute setting of the familiar civil rights “marching song” vividly calls to mind the images which add depth of meaning...

Horatius’ powerful words explore so many different parts of the liturgical year – the cross, the throne, heaven, the crucifixion and the resurrection – and Josh Sparkman’s arrangement of Louis Bourgeios’s melody captures...